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Comment on Google Announces Chrome Browser by Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:57:07 +0000

I think Paul is referring to the terms and conditions which stated that Google had “a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive licence to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any content which you submit, post or display on or through the new browser”. Slightly worrying for freedom fans. However the terms have since been amended, plenty of news about that including from PC Advisor: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=103924

Comment on Google Announces Chrome Browser by Vincent

Vincent — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:46:05 +0000

Yes it does seem very similar, it even ported (with my permission) my Firefox configs over. I saw your forum post, nothing is for free and no doubt this will include anotehr platform for their advertising and/or services.

“should not be using this browser where the content is not for public consumption”

Could you clarify this, not quite sure I understand you there?

Comment on Google Announces Chrome Browser by Paul

Paul — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:02:49 +0000

I gave it a try yesterday and I don’t see what it’s giving me that say Firefox doesn’t. However there’s some interesting clauses within their terms, I highlighted 11.2 at http://forums.tolranet.com/showthread.php?t=217 as to me it means we should not be using this browser where the content is not for public consumption.

Comment on Adobe Announces Flash to be Indexed by Search Engines by Vincent

Vincent — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:15:39 +0000

“However just because Google indexes Flash doesn’t mean it should be used without thought.”

I agree Paul, what we would not want to see is going back in time to when sites were built entirely in Flash. I don’t believe that it is possible for a search engine to fully index Flash and it will be very limited. We would use Flash for presentation purposes which would include the light use of it within a website to enhance images, and on DVD presentations. We would also use it within developer applications.

I think more importantly with Flash that it still does raise accessibility issues, and this is probably the strongest reason why a website should not rely on it solely for its build.

As for video, and other multimedia applications, Flash is a good language and an invaluable resource.

Comment on Adobe Announces Flash to be Indexed by Search Engines by Paul

Paul — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:01:42 +0000

However just because Google indexes Flash doesn’t mean it should be used without thought.

Some people have a relatively slow internet connection and sitting there watching the loader count slowly upwards just results in clicking the back button and heading to the next site which loads quickly and gets the business.

Also what about iPhone and possibly other mobile devices which don’t support Flash, you would need some sort of content switcher.

Personally I still see Flash as something that should be used with care and/or for specific tasks rather than a general blanket solution for all sites.